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Top Stories
Redwood City-based IT director faces prison for $535K laptop theft
A Livermore man who worked in information technology pleaded guilty Monday to selling laptops that he ordered for his company and then stole that were worth over a half-million dollars, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
California foster youth and COVID orphans gaining a sense of hope from trust fund program
A California program providing trust funds, or “baby bonds,” for foster youth and COVID orphans is giving traumatized young people a chance to pursue their dreams just like everyone else.
Sequoia High’s coach named Girls Soccer Coach of the Year
Melissa Schmidt, the girls’ soccer coach at Sequoia High School, has been named the California Girls Soccer Coach of the Year by the California Interscholastic Federation
CZI Community Space expands access to more nonprofits in San Mateo County
The CZI Community Space in San Mateo County is expanding its access, allowing more community organizations to use its facilities for events and meetings.
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Peninsula Lively Arts presents: Salute to Broadway – coming Feb. 3 to the Fox Theatre
Dances and songs from some of the most popular Broadway shows including “The Music Man,” “Chicago,” “Hair,” “In the Heights,” “Phantom of the Opera” & more! Coming Saturday, Feb. 3, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to Redwood City’s Fox Theatre. >GET TICKETS TODAY
Obituaries: Local residents who have died recently
Local residents who have died recently include: Cecil “Chip” Barnes IV, Karla Lacey, Patricia Miller, and Ann Goby.
More rain, high winds headed to bay area this week
Clouds are expected to move across the region Tuesday, with rain arriving in the North Bay late in the evening hours and progressing across the entire region Wednesday
Police say license plate readers helped nab Woodside home burglary suspects linked to other break-ins
So far Woodside has 17 license plate readers operating in town
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Nine Lives Foundation offering low-cost cat spay/neuter clinic through January
Accessible, affordable spay/neuter is critical to the welfare and stability of a community’s animal population. We proudly offer low-cost spay/neuter surgeries by appointment in the following categories: Community cats (trap-neuter-return) / Privately owned / Nonprofit rescue support. 3106 Rolison Road, Redwood City, Thursday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. > LEARN MORE
Hot Picks
TODAY
Author talk: Simon Shuster on Volodymyr Zelensky
Kepler’s Books hosts Simon Shuster in conversation with Angie Coiro, discussing the inside story of Volodymyr Zelensky, an unexpected head of a beleaguered country, with his faults, his victories, and his plans for Ukraine’s future. Go to eventbrite.com.
Gallery House has lost its lease and is staging one last show at its current location on California Avenue with prices set to move. The gallery holds a reception Feb. 9, 5-7 p.m.. Go to galleryhouse.art.
TOMORROW
Books: Silicon Valley Reads Kickoff
Silicon Valley Reads kicks off its 2024 program, “A Greener Tomorrow Starts Today,” with an event offered in person and virtually. Damian Trujillo moderates a panel discussion with authors, artists and activists whose work is featured this year. Go to siliconvalleyreads.org
Art: Encyclopedic: Weathered Volumes
Nanette Wylde presents an exhibition of works created from a set of discontinued encyclopedias, which have been painted and exposed to the elements over a period of years. Reception takes place Feb. 9, 5-7 p.m. Go to themaingallery.org.
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